A man suffered moderate injuries after he passed out while driving on Foster Road and crashed into a large tree and a fence today.

Christopher Franklin, 31, was sent to Feather River Hospital after passing out for currently unknown reasons and crashing his van at 5556 Franklin Road shortly before 2:53 p.m., said Officer John Wilkey of Paradise Police. Responders at the scene said that Franklin's loss of consciousness could be related to a medical issue.

"I would say it's not drugs or alcohol at this point," Wilkey said at the scene.

Early reports from witnesses suggest that Franklin was not speeding before veering off the east side of Foster Road, he said. The owner of the damaged property couldn't be reached by responders at the time.

Traffic was diverted by officers and volunteers for some time after the event, but the road was not closed for a significant period of time. Franklin's van, a company van for DirecTV, sustained heavy damage.

"The impact was pretty significant," Wilkey said.

The crash is not considered a criminal matter at this time and will likely remain a civil issue between Franklin and the property owner.